Primola

WIthout doubts, this is the BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT in New York... The food is AMAZING!!!! The wine list is excellent and the service is the best I had in New York ever. If you want to eat Italian food, don't think in another place but Primola Pros: Service quality, food and wine list more

If you don't eat at the speed of lightning, you'll incur the wrath of the maitre'd/owner of this over rated joint. Pros: in my neighborhood Cons: The owner, the serivce, the food more

Even with reservations, waited one hour at bar. Even though reminding owner that we had reservations every 15 minutes, finally we were finally we were seated at a table next to kitchen entrance, where we were able to listen to owner scream and curse at waiters. Ordered one of daily specials found it to be bland and tasteless sent it back asked for check,paid it and walked out . To many good italian restaurants with friendly staff to take abuse by this establishment. Stay away from this establishment unless your went to school with the owner. Cons: attitude & nasty more

This little Italian joint keeps it real. They know how to treat their customers. It seems very genuine and close knit, and they have loyal customes. Last time we were there Tony Bennett was sitting next to us! I like how when you first sit down they bring you s couple little appetizers without you having to order them. A couple pieces of bruschetta, some olive, etc. I feel like i just got to my parents house and they're saying to me ""EHhhhh sit down, you look HUNGRY! "" The food is consistently good there, so while its a little on the pricey side i don't mide so much because I know I'm leaving happy. Plus if you go in there often and they get to know you you get treated like family. You always get cookies at the end too. Pros: Consistenly great traditional Italian Cons: Older crowd and familes/not very 'hip' more

The only drawback is that it is not a big restaurant and on a busy night it can get a little crowded at the bar and noisey. Pros: Great food particularly the pasta dishes Cons: Noise level on a busy night. more

If you are not a regular, a MAN, or are not prepared tot overtip the maitre d, be preprared to be treated badly and pushed out the door fast because they need the table, so they can make room for their power diners.....Overrated food and very average atmosphere, too noisy, overpriced, and cramped. There are so many better Italians on the east side. Pros: location Cons: overbooked, crowded, attitude more

Primola is everything the upper East side wants: good Italian food, with a variety of options, service and prices to match. The food is not exceptional but it is consistantly good, making it a popular neighborhood spot. Go easy on the breadsticks, they are addicting. Pros: food more

I was searching citysearch when i came across this restaurant...i had a wonderful time there!!! I had been searching for a great northern Italian Restaurant---there aren't that many---believe me!! Food was delicious!! It looks like I'll be a regular soon!!! Staff was very polite and sweet!! Pros: food, service, ambience more